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U.S. flights cancellations dropped sharply in the past day, as the absence of air traffic controllers decreased just hours before Wednesday's vote by the House of Representatives to end the record-breaking government shutdown. The United States' airlines canceled almost 900 flights Wednesday, the lowest number in six days. This was in accordance with a Federal Aviation Administration directive that they cancel 6% flights at the busiest 40 airports in order to address safety concerns. According to some airlines, the FAA may reduce its planned 8% cut in flights on Thursday from 8% to 6%. The FAA reported that air traffic...

The government has been imposing mandatory flight reductions in response to safety concerns. This is the fifth day that the airlines have cancelled more than 1,000 flights. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) instructed airlines last week to reduce 4% of flights daily starting Friday, November 7 at 40 major airports due to staffing problems in air traffic control. The reductions in flights increased to 6% on February 2. On Thursday, the flight reductions would be 8% and on Friday, they will be 10%. The FAA and airlines are discussing when and how to reduce and eliminate the flight cuts as...

U.S. president Donald Trump has targeted China as his top economic rival with a cascade on tariffs that are worth billions of dollar. He is trying to reduce a trade surplus, bring back lost manufacturing and cripple fentanyl traffic. In reverse chronological order, here are the key events of this year in U.S. China trade war: China has announced that it will continue to expand access to and investment opportunities for U.S. firms, especially in the services sector. On November 10, China suspends for a full year the port fees it charges vessels with ties to the United States, as...

Bloomberg News reported Monday that Verizon Communications was looking to raise $10 billion on the corporate bond markets to fund the $20 billion Frontier deal. A person familiar with the situation confirmed this. The wireless carrier filed a five-part sale of bonds earlier that day without revealing the size. The report stated that the initial price discussion for the largest portion of the deal - a bond with a maturity of 40 years - is about 1.6 percentage point above Treasuries. Verizon didn't immediately respond to our request for a comment. Last year, the company bought Frontier for $9.6 billion....

China has suspended port fees for vessels linked to the United States, said its transport ministry on Monday. This comes after Washington announced an equivalent pause in punitive measures against China's shipbuilding and shipping sectors. The reciprocated pauses are in line with the agreements made by U.S. president Donald Trump and Chinese president Xi Jinping at a recent summit in South Korea. According to a statement from the Transport Ministry, the suspension began at 13:01 local (0501 GMT). Beijing has welcomed the announcement by the U.S. Office of Trade Representative on November 9 that it will pause all punitive measures...

The number of flights canceled by airlines in the United States surpassed 1,500 on Monday. This is the fourth day that cancellations have exceeded 1,000, as flight reductions and staffing shortages continue to cause havoc for aviation. FlightAware is a website that tracks flights. As of 8:30 a.m. ET (1330 GMT), more than 1,550 flights had been canceled and 1,400 delayed Monday. More than 1,550 flights were cancelled and 1,400 flights delayed on Monday, after 2,950 flight cancellations and nearly 10,800 delays Sunday. Chicago's November snowstorm also caused disruptions to air travel. Late Sunday, the Federal Aviation Administration announced that...

U.S. Airlines canceled 1,330 flights in the United States on Saturday as part of the government-mandated flight cutbacks. The industry is bracing for further cancellations if the shutdown continues. Federal Aviation Administration has instructed airlines to reduce 4% of their daily flights at 40 major airports starting Friday due to safety concerns regarding air traffic control. Air traffic controllers are in short supply because they haven't been paid for several weeks. On Tuesday, the reductions will reach 6% before reaching 10% on November 14. Flights Delayd in at Least 12 Major Cities The FAA reported on Saturday that there were...

U.S. Airlines and travelers endured a second day on Saturday of flight cancellations across the nation as the shutdown is expected to cause more cancellations over the next few days. Due to the shutdown, the Federal Aviation Administration has instructed airlines to reduce 4% of flights at 40 major airports on Saturday. The cut will increase to 6% by Tuesday, and to 10% on November 14. These cuts began at 6 am. About 700 flights were affected by the cuts on Friday morning, 1100 GMT, from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. Due to a lower volume of...

On Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration was working on details of a plan that would cut 10% of flights in 40 U.S. airports with high traffic to address safety concerns about air traffic controllers during a federal government shutdown. FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford informed the CEOs of major airline companies late on Wednesday that cuts will begin at 4% this Friday and increase to 10% next Monday. Plan will exclude international flights, and will only apply to flights that take place between 6 am and 10 pm. FAA also has imposed severe restrictions on general aviation and space launches. Airline...

Two industry sources reported on Thursday that Russia's second largest oil producer, Lukoil has begun diverting Caspian Oil flows from Baku, the Azeri capital, to Makhachkala, the Russian port, to combat Western sanctions. According to one source, the Russian flagged tanker Lady Leila is expected to arrive in Makhachkala later on Thursday with a cargo 5,000 metric tonnes of crude oil from Lukoil’s Korchagin Oilfield located in the Caspian Sea. Last month, the United States and United Kingdom imposed sanctions against Russia's second largest oil company. This has complicated its normal operations. Lukoil shipped its oil from Caspian Sea fields...

U.S. president Donald Trump has targeted China as his top economic rival with a cascade on tariffs that are worth billions of dollar. He is trying to reduce a trade surplus, bring back lost manufacturing and cripple fentanyl traffic. In reverse chronological order, here are the key events of this year in U.S.-China Trade War: November 5 - Beijing suspends all retaliatory duties on U.S. goods imports until November 10, including farm products at up to 15%. However, it keeps 10% levies as a countermeasure to Trump's "Liberation Day tariffs". China is easing measures against U.S. companies and reducing tariffs...

MSCI, the index provider, announced late Wednesday that it will include four India-listed firms, including Fortis Healthcare, Paytm and fintech company Paytm, in its Global Standard Indexes, as part of a quarterly review, effective November 24. Siemens Energy India and GE Vernova T&D India, two power companies, are also joining the index. Nuvama estimates that the inclusion of four Indian stocks into MSCI's Global Standard Indexes will attract a total of $1.46 billion in inflows. MSCI indexes are key benchmarks used by global investors. They manage approximately $18,3 trillion in assets. Even small changes in the index composition can have...

After a deadly crash of a UPS MD-11 freighter in Louisville, Kentucky, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration issued an order on Saturday prohibiting MD-11 aircraft from flying until further inspection. At least 14 people were killed. UPS and FedEx have grounded their combined fleets of more than fifty McDonnell Douglas MD-11 freighters following a Boeing recommendation. The FAA stated that its emergency airworthiness instruction was prompted after the Tuesday crash in which the left motor and pylon separated from the aircraft during takeoff. The cause of detachment will be investigated. The U.S. regulator stated that "this condition could result in...

UPS announced on Friday that it had grounded its fleet McDonnell Douglas MD-11s. This is the type of aircraft involved in the crash of Tuesday in Louisville, Kentucky which resulted in at least 13 deaths. UPS spokesperson stated in an email that "out of an abundance caution and for the sake of safety, we've made the decision to ground temporarily our MD-11 fleet". The spokesperson said that MD-11s make up about 9% the fleet of the company. The grounding takes effect immediately. NBC News was the first to report on this news. On Tuesday evening, a UPS cargo flight bound...

The National Transportation Safety Board reported on Friday that three UPS pilots were trying to control the cargo plane when a bell went off in the cockpit. This week, a cargo plane crashed in Louisville, Kentucky killing at least thirteen people. Todd Inman, NTSB member, told reporters that UPS flight 2976 began without incident. However, the flight's cockpit voice recorder recorded a bell that repeated 37 seconds after the crew had called for the takeoff thrust. Inman believes that the bell continued to ring until 25 seconds after the recording ended, signaling the crash of the aircraft. Inman stated that...

The National Transportation Safety Board reported on Friday that three UPS pilots were trying to control the cargo plane when a bell went off in the cockpit. This week, a cargo plane crashed in Louisville, Kentucky killing at least thirteen people. Todd Inman, NTSB member, told reporters that UPS flight 2976 began without incident. However, the flight's cockpit voice recorder recorded a bell ringing 37 seconds after the crew had called for the takeoff thrust. Inman believes that the bell continued to ring until 25 seconds after the recording ended, signaling the crash of the aircraft. Inman stated that the...

Safety investigators in the United States said Thursday that they are investigating the maintenance history for a UPS cargo aircraft which was in Texas weeks before it crashed in flames on Tuesday in Louisville, Kentucky. At least 13 people were killed. National Transportation Safety Board said that as the MD-11's left wing rolled down the runway at Louisville Airport, a large plume of smoke erupted and one of three engines detach from this wing. Flight tracking data shows that the plane was parked in San Antonio, Texas from September 3 until October 18. Todd Inman, a member of the NTSB,...

Safety investigators in the United States said Thursday that they are investigating the maintenance history for a UPS cargo aircraft which was in Texas weeks before it crashed in flames on Tuesday in Louisville, Kentucky. At least 12 people were killed. National Transportation Safety Board said that as the MD-11's left wing rolled down the runway at Louisville Airport, a large plume of smoke erupted and one of three engines detach from this wing. Flight tracking data shows that the plane was parked in San Antonio, Texas from September 3 until October 18. Todd Inman, a member of the NTSB,...

Temporary closure of United Parcel Service's sprawling air cargo hub, located in Louisville, Kentucky following a fatal plane crash, will cause delays throughout the global delivery network. The Worldport hub is a hub and spoke model that UPS uses to manage air cargo. It processes millions of packages each day for approximately 360 aircraft, both incoming and departing. On Tuesday night, the company ceased operations at Louisville International Airport after a UPS cargo aircraft crashed, killing nine people including three members of the flight crew. UPS on Wednesday cancelled the Worldport shift from mid-morning until mid-afternoon that deals with Second...

United Parcel Service has halted its cargo sorting operations at Louisville International Airport following the wide-body freighter. burst into flames On Tuesday evening, nine people were killed, including three crewmembers, shortly after the takeoff. The airport has reopened for air traffic and is now home to UPS's biggest package-handling operation. It also serves as a hub for UPS's global air-cargo operations. UPS also expects to resume its cargo operations by Wednesday morning. However, the company has not yet issued an official update. A prolonged closure at the facility known as Worldport could have cascading effects on the U.S. logistic network,...

These are the most popular stories from the Wall Street Journal. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch their accuracy. A UPS plane crashed near Louisville, Kentucky. At least four people were killed and 11 injured. The number of fatalities is expected to rise. Sunway Healthcare in Malaysia will begin engaging with investors soon ahead of an IPO planned that could raise as much as $1 billion. Bain Capital and Perpetual, an Australian investment manager, are in exclusive discussions about the sale of their $14 billion wealth management business. Donald Trump, the U.S. president, has renominated Jared...

The Federal Aviation Administration reported on Tuesday that a UPS plane crashed shortly after takeoff in Louisville, Kentucky, en route to Honolulu. Local police confirmed the crash and said there were injuries. The FAA released a statement that "UPS Flight 2876 crashed at around 5:15 pm local time, on Tuesday, November 4, after departing the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (Kentucky)", according to the FAA. UPS confirmed that one of its aircraft had been involved in an accident near Louisville, Kentucky. It has not yet confirmed any injuries. UPS Worldport is located at the airport. It's a hub for UPS's...

The global freight forwarder, Expeditors of Washington, reported a third-quarter profit that was above Wall Street expectations on Tuesday. This was due to strong airfreight volume and an increase in demand for their customs brokerage service. Early trading saw the company's stock rise 5%. The tonnage of air freight carried by expeditors increased 4% during the quarter reported, mainly due to shipments from Asia. This was due in part because the previously limited air capacity became more available after the 'de minimis exemption' for goods entering the United States expired. Sources in the industry say that the company also benefits...

This year, industrial companies have experienced a rollercoaster ride as they have tried to adjust their trade policies to those of U.S. president Donald Trump. But this quarter, executives have suggested that confusion is receding, as the corporations have now had more time to adjust higher tariffs on U.S. imported foreign goods. In contrast to the first half, heavy machinery, engine manufacturers and construction firms, which reflect the "real" economy, have been able to navigate the current environment by reducing costs and increasing prices in order offset the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. Executives say that while there are...